You have tons of things coming at you right now. We all do. And every one of us is unmoored. I am popping in to share three ideas guaranteed to give you some relief. The first idea is to stay calm. Emotion will not change anything. It is essential the panic, fear, and stress do […]
Let’s talk about our work agenda. Last Wednesday, I found myself at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, staring at my to-do list and realizing I had not yet started the most important thing of the week. I smacked my forehead in angst. Have you ever felt that way? Okay. So maybe you were only two […]
Have you heard the common complaint these days that there is a ‘lack of qualified people’? I am not talking about the shortage of tradespeople. I am referring to this highly educated country we live in being unable to produce qualified people for open jobs. From where I sit, the problem does not lie with […]
I have been guesting on a few podcasts lately, and one of the topics I cover is developing a winner’s mindset. A few years ago, I developed a simple schematic. It was the most natural way I could explain how I recovered quickly and near perfectly from the effects of two strokes. It works and […]
The other day, I had an ah-ha moment. Strategic thinking is misunderstood. Let’s change that, now. Lately, I have been spending a lot of time counselling clients and writing about the importance of having your own WHY. (Besides keeping you focussed and moving forward, it helps you stay positive on your worst days, ensures […]
Do you have all the conditions in place for a great work environment? Have you heard about the H Factor? I am referring to the Happiness quotient in business. It is getting a lot of attention these days. I must admit I find the lectures and chats strange. Mainly because most of it is from […]
A new year always sharpens our thought process, doesn’t it? In early January, we are all focussed and committed, right? Well, at least temporarily! Which is why when I saw the reference to 2020 and eye health I laughed. Admit it — you get the joke and giggled too. I don’t make resolutions December 31st. Instead, […]
Do you remember in January when I invited you to join me in the Random Acts of Business Kindness? During 2019, I have posted a RAofBK — every single month. Some of you have joined with me, some of you rolled your eyes and still, others watched from the sidelines. We have come to the […]
This time of year, we are SPAMMED with nasty messages designed to make us feel vulnerable and less than. As in, ‘I know your 2019 was horrible and didn’t live up to your expectations. Change your luck and begin 2020 on the right foot.’ Or my all-time favourite ….. “I have been watching the world […]
After my blog about the Bionic Company, the most common response was, “Great Char. But how the hell do I translate what I do into a worldwide view of WHY and what do you mean, communicate?” Let’s talk about your WHY And then let’s chat about a few ways you can proselytize it throughout your […]